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Depressive symptoms among Jordanian youth: results of a national survey
- Authors:
- ISMAYILOVA Leyla, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 49(1), 2013, pp.133-140.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This study examines level of depression and factors associated with depression among female and male youth in Jordan. The study uses data from a cross-sectional survey conducted among a national sample of 14–25 year old youth attending educational institutions in Jordan (N = 8,129). On average, respondents reported frequently experiencing feelings of sadness (66 %), loss of joy (49 %) and loss of hope in living (43 %). Regression models demonstrated that higher levels of depressive symptoms were observed among females and among youth exposed to violence. Better parent–child relationships were associated with lower depression score. Among males depressive symptoms were associated with poor economic status, low assertiveness and a higher likelihood of alcohol use and smoking. There is a need for mental health prevention programmes for youth in Jordan that enhance youth’s social and emotional skills, strengthen parent–child relationships, and reduce violence in school, home and in the community. (Publisher abstract)
The experience of Jordanian care leavers making the transition from residential care to adulthood: the influence of a patriarchal and collectivist culture
- Authors:
- IBRAHIM Rawan W., HOWE David
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Youth Services, 33(12), December 2011, pp.2469-2474.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study investigated the post-care experiences of young Jordanian care leavers joining the adult world. Participants included 42 care leavers who were interviewed, of which 13 also took part in a focus group. Findings revealed that the care leavers described many experiences similar to those reported by young people leaving care in other countries including struggles to continue education, find accommodation, secure employment, and cope financially. A more specific finding was that the cultural values of patriarchy, family life, and collectivism characteristic of all Arab countries had a deeply pervasive impact on many of the care leavers' post-care experiences. The reasons that brought the young people into care, and the lack of family that most experienced upon leaving care, increased the risk of them being stigmatised. Although some care-leavers did receive exceptional, albeit informal support from friends and employers, the challenges faced by the care leavers were often exacerbated by the cultural values explicit in a society that is patriarchal, family-based and honour-bound. The policy and practise implications of these findings are identified.
The contribution of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child to understanding and promoting the interests of young people making the transition from care to adulthood
- Authors:
- MUNRO Emily R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 33(12), December 2011, pp.2417-2423.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) recognises that young people without parental care are entitled to special support from the State. This article examines how the UNCRC guidelines outlining how States should promote the rights of young people making the transition from care to adulthood can be used as an instrument to track global patterns of change in policy and practice. Observations from 15 countries shows that there has been limited engagement with understanding and promoting the needs of this group in the reporting process; although where a government is committed to developing legislation and practice then this does find its way into their national reports. Documents reveal that national concerns, political ideology, public awareness, attitudes and knowledge of the vulnerability of care leavers influence service responses to protect the rights of this group. The authors conclude that future work is needed on both promoting and monitoring of the impact of the UNCRC.